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The good road: Jose`s transformative learning journey - Coggle Diagram
The good road: Jose`s transformative learning journey
Stage 1. Disorienting dillema & Initial habit of mind
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False starts& External comliance
4.0 GPA dental assisting to pass parole officer. Denied certification-7 years of drug binge relapse
External identity formatting
joined gang at 12 for acceptance/protection . drug addict, 15 yrs in /out jail
Childhood environment& Trauma
impoverished immigrant parents. alcoholic father. chronically ill sister. severe school bullying
Stage 2: Critical self-reflection& the epiphany
The catalyst event
facing 12-yr sentence, entering Choices program
the disorienting lecture epiphany
Psychologists statement: we are not in control of what is done to us as children, but we are in control of the outcome
examination of assumptions
realizes selfishness, unconditional wife`s patience. Concious decision to actively pick the good road
Stage 3. Exploration& Planning a new course of action
Shedding the old persona
complete 7-month county tattoo removal program to become "tatto free"
environment alteration (strategic decision)
sells home , moves out of CA to escape old associates
Re-entering education
enrolls in community college remedial classes, supportive psychology professor
Stage 4: Reintegration& Rebuilding an alternative identity
Academic achievement& empowerment
completes Bachelor
s degree in Psychology, 6 weeks away from Master
s degree
Community generosity
establishes tutoring for impoverished kids, Tatto Removal, Program manager
Fully integrated frame of reference
Becomes role model, father to two healthy boys, supportive husband